Antrim County

Antrim County

519,000 dollars to be spent fixing M-66

A Michigan highway will be resurfaced and paid for with federal stimulus dollars.
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Jun 10, 2010 7:30 am
Mancelona Bass Festival schedule

Today at the Bass Fest:
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Jun 5, 2010 7:30 am
Local speller fails to advance

Austin Wolfgram, 13, didn't place high enough on Wednesday's written test to qualify for today's semifinals in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.
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Jun 4, 2010 7:25 am 1 Photo
Officials, group clash over proposed lot

A popular stretch of Lake Michigan shoreline is at the center of debate over public access and land conservation.
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Jun 4, 2010 7:25 am 2 Photos
Bass Fest provides boost to community

Hurschel and Linda Hopkins wandered through Palmer Park as vendors set up booths for the 55th Mancelona Bass Festival.
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Jun 4, 2010 7:24 am 1 Photo
Monday, May 31, 2010
Elk Rapids student heads to national bee

Austin Wolfgram will have to miss a band trip to the Michigan's Adventure amusement park in Muskegon. It was that or compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., this week.
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May 31, 2010 7:30 am 1 Photo
Friday, May 14, 2010
Fest aims to highlight green living

There are plenty of eco-friendly activities in this small village on East Grand Traverse Bay's shoreline, something the locals intend to tout at the second Green Elk Rapids Days.
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May 14, 2010 7:25 am 1 Photo
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Many candidates vie for Stupak's seat

Democrat Gary McDowell can wait until November, but Republican Jason Allen will have to best five other candidates to win his party's nomination for the 1st Congressional District.
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May 12, 2010 7:51 am
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Local fire department receives grant

A local fire department received a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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May 1, 2010 3:30 am
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Elk Rapids schools confront budget woes

Elk Rapids' schools face a roughly $990,000 deficit in a $12.5 million budget next year.
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Apr 21, 2010 9:05 am
Monday, April 19, 2010
Catch and Eat: Celebrate trout fest

The Trout Town Country Cafe's namesake food finds itself in dishes from breakfast to dinner. The Kalkaska eatery is preparing for its busiest week, when all things in town are trout-related.
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Updated Apr 19, 2010 7:20 am 1 Photo
Friday, April 16, 2010
Group fills E.R. town hall with culture

The Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall Association, formed 18 months ago is evolving into what members now affectionately call "HERTHA," an organization is dedicated to restoring the town hall in downtown Elk Rapids into a vibrant gathering place.
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Updated Apr 16, 2010 7:46 am 1 Photo
Friday, March 26, 2010
Race the Face snowmobile event canceled

Officials canceled the 6th annual Race the Face snowmobile event at Shanty Creek Resort, but not for lack of snow on its Schuss Mountain.
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Updated Mar 27, 2010 12:26 am
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Mancelona biomass plant awaits utility deal

Backers of a wood-fueled biomass power plant set for construction in Mancelona are working on a utility power purchase agreement. Plant construction could begin this summer if an agreement is finalized and investors line up.
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Updated Mar 23, 2010 7:46 am
Friday, March 12, 2010
Alba Fire Department receives federal grant

The Alba Fire Department received a 40,284-dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, part of the Assistance to Firefighters grant program.
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Mar 12, 2010 7:45 am
Friday, March 5, 2010
Two fire departments receive federal grants

Several area fire departments received federal firefighter assistance grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security including Elk Rapids Township Fire Department and the Grayling Fire Department.
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Mar 5, 2010 7:25 am
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Business in Brief: 02/27/2010

State canola project meeting is March 4; Farm safety program offered; Apple products donated to Haiti
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Feb 27, 2010 12:05 am
Friday, February 19, 2010
Business in Brief: 02/20/2010

Antrim couple wins farming award; Grape and Wine Conference in G.R.; GAAMP program slated for Feb. 24; Course offered for new farmers.
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Feb 19, 2010 9:10 pm
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Elk Rapids beach plan irks some

Some Elk Rapids residents worry about local decision-makers' plans to put up a parking lot on a patch of paradise.
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Feb 18, 2010 12:50 am 1 Photo
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Elk Rapids Schools expecting deficit

Budget cuts could be on the horizon in Elk Rapids Schools as administrators prepare to address a nearly $1 million estimated deficit next year.
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Feb 16, 2010 12:35 am
Friday, February 12, 2010
Trojans stop Joburg

After spending the last four minutes of the third quarter on the bench with foul trouble, Central Lake's Jasmine Hines returned to the floor to score 11 points in the fourth quarter and lead the Trojans to a victory Thursday at the court of Johannesburg-Lewiston.
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Feb 12, 2010 7:35 am 1 Photo
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Baic repeats as White Pine champ

Officially, this was White Pine Stampede victory No. 11 for Milan Baic. To Baic, though, it was really his 10th.
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Feb 6, 2010 11:00 pm 4 Photos
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Elk Rapids meeting deals with Internet

Members of the public are invited to a meeting to discuss efforts to upgrade broadband Internet service in the Elk Rapids area.
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Jan 27, 2010 7:05 am
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Central Lake hosts No. 1 vs. No. 2 battle

No. 1 versus No. 2. That will be the storyline Friday night when Central Lake hosts Johannesburg-Lewiston in a Class D girls basketball showdown.
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Jan 5, 2010 7:35 am
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Couples book is gift to region

Mary Kay and Ed McDuffies written history of Torch Lake is a labor of love, a labor of life, a gift to their community.
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Dec 24, 2009 7:35 pm 3 Photos